Subaru Forester: Locking and unlocking from the inside / How to operate the power door locking switches
All doors, the rear gate and fuel filler lid can
be locked and unlocked using the power
door locking switches located on the
driver’s side and the front passenger’s
side doors.

Example
- Press to lock.
- Press to unlock.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle before locking the
doors from the outside using the power
door locking switches.
Rotate the lock lever rearward to unlock.
Rotate the lock lever ..
All doors, rear gate and the fuel filler lid are
automatically locked or unlocked under
the following conditions.
For automatic door locking
When the vehicle speed reaches 12
mph (20 km/h) or higher (factory
default setting)...
Other information:
If the light illuminates steadily while driving
or does not turn off after the engine starts,
an emission control system malfunction
has been detected.
You should have your vehicle checked by
an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
NOTE
This light also illuminates when the fuel
filler cap is not tightened until it clicks...
Carry the access key fob, and touch the
sensor behind the door handle.
The driver’s door handle:
Either the driver’s door and fuel filler lid will
unlock, or all doors and the fuel filler lid will
unlock.
The front passenger’s door handle:
The fuel filler lid, rear gate and all doors will
be unlocked...